Three problems related to engine clicking and tapping noises have been reported for the 2000 Ford Explorer. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2000 Ford Explorer based on all problems reported for the 2000 Explorer.
Consumer states when starting the vehicle the engine would make a ticking sound. Consumer states engine is no longer any good. Dealer notified. Ts.
Start up makes clicking noise and sometimes won't start for a few minutes. Has done it too many times to count. The dealer cannot find anything wrong with it. They say it doesn't do it when they have it.
A piece within engine has broken off, and it is making a clanging noise within engine. Dealer claims Ford has instructed them not to diagnose or fix defect.